diff --git a/packages/CarSystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/statusbar/car/CarStatusBar.java b/packages/CarSystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/statusbar/car/CarStatusBar.java
index aaa621fff5f1d..0046c20ab1643 100644
--- a/packages/CarSystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/statusbar/car/CarStatusBar.java
+++ b/packages/CarSystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/statusbar/car/CarStatusBar.java
@@ -1343,9 +1343,8 @@ public class CarStatusBar extends StatusBar implements CarBatteryController.Batt
 
     @Override
     public void onLocaleListChanged() {
-        // TODO - We should not have to reload sysUI on locale change
-        // Passing null since result is only needed to notify the IME window of current state
-        makeStatusBarView(/* result= */ null);
+        restartNavBars();
+        connectNotificationsUI();
     }
 
     /**